2025-04-23

Fixed Roof Glass (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1020020102 1.75 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. To provide feedback on FRT values, email LaborTimeFeedback@tesla.com. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.

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This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components. Provide corrections and feedback to ServiceDevelopment@teslamotors.com.
  1. Open all four doors
  2. Lower all four windows
  3. Remove parcel shelf
  4. Open liftgate
  5. Remove rear headliner panel
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    6x clips, 3x location pins, 2x magnets, Pull the seal to remove
  6. Prepare WRD Spider 3 glass removal kit
  7. Apply tape to body surrounding roof glass
  8. Use equalizer to separate two datums from roof glass
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    2x datums, One datum is located in the front center of the roof glass, and one rdatum is located in the left rear of the roof glass, Slide equalizer up against datums and carefully separate adhesive from windshield, Note you may not be able to see the datum clearly but you can feel for it using the blade, Release the datum as it will aid in the cutting process
  9. Loop nylon string through wire starter
  10. Insert tool through roof glass urethane at rear corner
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    Take caution when doing this, Avoid damage to painted surfaces, Use the protective shield
  11. Pull nylon string through
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    Ensure you pull enough nylon string through to wrap around the perimeter of the glass, Both ends of the nylon string can stay inside the vehicle interior and does not need to pulled through completely
  12. Route nylon string around the glass
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    Make sure nylon string is placed under the seals, Do not damage seals of front windshield and liftgate
  13. Attach anchor point to interior of fixed roof glass assembly and secure line
  14. Install nylon string onto spider cutting tool
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    Follow instructions on spider tool, Feed line through opening of the cutting tool and tie a knot to secure in place, If spindle is not turned the proper direction the cutting tool will be damaged
  15. Secure spider cutting tool to interior side of fixed roof glass
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    Note orientation of the cutting line, Make sure line warps over large pully and holds at a 90 degree angle
  16. Secure angle driver to electric drill
  17. Use electric drill to cut urethane around roof glass
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    2x datums, 4x roof brackets, Take precaution to make sure the line goes above the datums and the roof brackets, If the line gets caught on the roof bracket then the line will break, Apply upward pressure to the line as it cuts, Suggest using the guard or a trim tool to apply pressure, If the line gets stuck then try to pull it backwards in order release from under metal roof bracket, You can also try swapping position of the anchor and cutting tool if the line is caught
  18. Remove cutting tools
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    Discard used nylon string, return tools to kit
  19. Remove roof glass from vehicle
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    4x suction cup tools, Secure suction cups to roof glass at each corner, Recommend assistance
  20. Remove old urethane from body
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    Ensure residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness
  21. Remove any broken datums
  22. Place new roof glass on support stand and prepare for installation
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    Recommend assistance, Prepare for installation and remove any protective or adhesive covers
  23. Attach suction cups to new roof glass
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    4x suction cup tools
  24. Wipe urethane path on body and roof glass with IPA
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    Allow 1 minute dry time
  25. Remove tape from body surrounding roof glass
  26. Apply urethane primer to body and roof glass along urethane path
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    Allow primer to dry for 2 minutes before applying urethane, If using Sika 258 sealant, please use Sika special activator Pro as shown in the orange item in the picture
  27. Prepare caulking gun and urethane
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    Opening must be 12.5mm wide and 20mm tall
  28. Apply urethane to body
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    Urethane should go around the inside of the roof bracket
  29. Position roof glass onto vehicle
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    Recommend assistance, Align datums at front and rear of glass to body
  30. Verify gap and flush of roof glass and adjust as needed
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    Use current CVIS specifications and adjust glass as needed
  31. Press glass onto body once in position
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    Use sandbags if needed
  32. Apply tape to secure roof glass
  33. Remove suction cups from roof glass
  34. Install rear headliner panel
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    6x clips, 3x location pins, 2x magnets, Replace the damaged clips if necessary, Ensure that the seal covers the interior trim panel
  35. Install parcel shelf
  36. Close liftgate
  37. Raise all windows
  38. Close all four doors
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    Unlatch doors before closing if necessary
  39. Remove tape securing roof glass to vehicle once urethane has cured
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    Please follow the minimum departure time set by the adhesive manufacturer, Dow Betaseal Express takes at least 1 hour to cure (temperature -18℃ or higher), Henkel and Sika takes at least 8 hours to cure (best conditions: Temperature 23℃, relative humidity 50%), park the vehicle indoors, if necessary, please paste tape on the glass of the vehicle, press and fix, and inform the customer to remove the tape after 24 hours. At the same time, customers are advised to avoid driving at high speeds and avoid speed bumps for the next 24 hours